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Homemakers in the 19th century had to devote most of a day to washing clothes each week: hauling and heating water, scrubbing the clothes against a board, then hauling more water in to rinse them ...

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When Aaron Tan began his Ph.D. in mechanical and industrial engineering at the University of Toronto in 2019, leading a ...

Even the best washer and dryer are subject to human error, from detergent mishaps to zipper positioning, items to leave out, and whether shirts should be buttoned up.

A cleaning scientist discusses whether adding sanitizer to your laundry routine is essential or merely beneficial.

A new photo series from Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee offers a visually striking view of the mundane task of doing ...